Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Discover Wellington's breathtaking vistas through our expertly curated City Heights Tour. This signature experience showcases New Zealand's capital from its three most spectacular viewing points, offering unparalleled panoramas that capture the city's unique harbor setting between mountains and sea. Your knowledgeable Kiwi guide will reveal why Wellington has earned its reputation as New Zealand's most progressive and culturally vibrant city. From film industry innovations to political significance, you'll gain insider perspectives that may inspire you to extend your stay.
Wellywood Experience: Explore Wellington's thriving film industry hub with coastal scenic drives and a fascinating walk through the Weta Workshop, where movie magic happens under the direction of acclaimed Sir Richard Taylor.
Wellington Cable Car (5-hour tour only): Ride this iconic Wellington landmark for magnificent harbor views and access to the exquisite Lady Norwood Rose Garden and Botanical Gardens.
Options
9:30am City tour standard time
Pickup included
What's included in Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre
Meet 10 minutes before the tour begins
Oriental Bay
The Band Rotunda, a Wellington landmark since its original construction in 1938, has been closed since 2012 as it requires extensive strengthening and restoration work. Originally named by its first Polish resident Dupa as Wellington’s bottom as the area was used for processing whales and boiling blubber for oil So named after one of the earliest ships that delivered engineers and town planners from the New Zealand company that arrived after 1840
Carter Fountain
The Carter Fountain was gifted to the city of Wellington from local businessman Hugh Carter, as a memorial to his parents George and Ella Carter, and the people of Wellington for a cost of $75,000.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Driver will be where the ships dock. Failing this the driver will be at the Old parliament building opposite the shuttle stop
